Moscow restaurant blast a 'brutal terror attack,' mayor says - DW.com
A suicide bombing at a restaurant in central Moscow resulted in three deaths, including the perpetrator, and over 20 injuries. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin labeled the incident a brutal terrorist attack, though no group has claimed responsibility.
Why it matters
The attack highlights ongoing security instability in Russia amid the backdrop of the war in Ukraine, raising concerns about potential escalation or internal security failures.
The deadly explosion outside an upscale Moscow restaurant at Kudrinskaya Square was a "brutal terror attack," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said, promising the perpetrators would be punished. But many questions remain.
https://p.dw.com/p/5I8hK Armed law enforcement officers have closed off the area to the public Image: Belkin Alexey/Russian Look/IMAGO Advertisement An explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow killed at least three people, including the suspected bomber on Saturday night, authorities said.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described it as a "brutal terrorist attack."
"Law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances of the incident. Those responsible for this crime will certainly be found and face the punishment they deserve," he said in an online post on Sunday.
Russia's Anti-Terrorism Committee said a woman carrying "a homemade explosive device" tried to enter the restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square but was stopped by a security guard.
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